The Burning of Washington: Britain's Revenge on America's Capital

In August 1814, British troops marched into Washington D.C., ate the President's dinner, and set the White House on fire. It remains the only time in history that a foreign power has captured and occupied the capital of the United States. But was this an act of wanton destruction, or calculated revenge for American actions in Canada?
In this video, we explore the dramatic story of the Burning of Washington during the War of 1812. We’ll break down the disastrous Battle of Bladensburg, Dolley Madison's legendary rescue of George Washington's portrait, and the "storm that saved Washington" from total annihilation.
In this video, you will discover:

🔥 The Motive: Why the British wanted revenge for the burning of York (modern-day Toronto).
⚔️ The Bladensburg Races: The embarrassing American defeat that left the capital defenseless.
🏛️ Saving History: How First Lady Dolley Madison saved priceless treasures moments before British troops arrived.
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